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Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Media The first Native American to compete in the Tour de France celebrated his 24th birthday in style. Neilson Powless, Oneida, marked the occasion last week by placing fourth in stage 4 of the grueling race. The Roseville, California, cyclist is riding with the American professional team Education First Pro Cycling. "Best. Birthday. EVER," Powless said in a Sept. 3 tweet that included EF Pro Cycling congratulating him on his finish. Powless comes...
The Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team has accepted an invitation to compete at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama. The Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team has accepted an invitation to compete at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama. The International World Games Association, the World Games 2022 Organizing Committee and World Lacrosse announced the news in a joint release Monday. "We'll see you all in Birmingham," the Nationals tweeted. "Let's do this." The team thanked fans and...
AKWESASNE. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center reports one (1) additional active case of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) in the community of Akwesasne. This positive case brings the total of active positive cases to two (2). The cumulative number of reported cases increases to sixteen (16) since the beginning of the pandemic. The active cases are currently in self-isolation and the individuals are following all protective measures provided by health officials. Franklin County Public Health Department conducted contact t...
By Mahlon Smoke Ratewenniio Evan George will be featured in a remix of Samad Savage's "Goodnight" where they combine heavy metal with hip hop. George has always loved playing guitar and drums since he was a child. Its a love that has grown to writing his own music, producing, studying and teaching music all while continuing to play guitar and drums. Savage tweeted out, asking if someone could make a rock remix of his song "Goodnight." I thought he was joking' George said. Sure enough, George...
Melissa Jay Marie Papineau, 43, a resident of Racquette Point Road, Akwesasne, passed back to the Spirit World early Monday morning, August 31, 2020 at Upstate University Hospital after a brief sudden illness. Melissa was born May 20, 1977 in Massena, the daughter of Timothy Papineau and Carol Bero. She was a graduate of Salmon River Central School and a trade school, where she trained to be a heavy equipment operator. Melissa worked in the construction field as a heavy equipment operator with... Full story
Randall Abraham Michael Thompson suddenly passed on September 2, 2020 at the age of 35 years. Beloved son of Tara and Randall (Randy) Thompson. Cherished older brother of Cheyenne, Cherokee, Lexus, Storm and Quest. He leaves behind his children Emeliah, Myles and chosen son Draylon. He will be missed dearly by his nieces Camaro, Christie and Denali, and his chosen nieces and nephews. Will be lovingly remembered by his many aunts, uncles, cousins and his many chosen siblings and friends. He is... Full story
Submitted by Tsionatiio Laughing On Saturday September 5th "The Rez" showed up to Lafargeville NY racetrack known as Can-Am Speedway for go kart racing. It was eventful night with all the hiccups that come with racing and some awesome wins! In the Rookie Red Clone Class was Evander and Tryson Francis (won 1st Place), Jr Green Plate Clone Class was Tehanonsakahnion Thompson (5th place) and Kaleb Cook (4th place), Jr Blue Clone Riley Francis-Thompson (2nd place) and Danny Boy Francis (1st place)....
By Andy Gardner Billy Cook has seen the sport of racing grow and change over his 50-year career and says he's still not ready to get out from behind the wheel. "Everybody keeps asking me, because of my age ... and telling me it's time to quit. Most people are asking me when I'm going to quit. I tell them, I'm just getting started I'm in my sophomore year," Cook said. "Unless my health goes bad or something goes bad, I'm going to be there." The 76-year-old Akwesasne man was recently applauded...
Ottawa, ON. The Canadian federal government has put residential schools on the official roster of National Historic Events. Two of the schools, one in Nova Scotia and one in Manitoba, have been named National Historic Sites, the first in Canada to be so marked. Doing so was one of the recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. “More such designations may be coming, said federal Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, telling history is not just about telling the good things.” “It’s also about telling the more challen...
Taken from Indian Time’s The Rontinonshonni supplement Reprinted with permission from Iroquois Indian Museum For more than 4000 years, beads and beadwork have served the people of the Rotinonshonni well. As far back as the Paleolithic time, archaeologists have found ceramic, bone and stone beads throughout the northeast. While its present day significance is undeniable, mystery still surrounds its origins. Drilled, threaded, and cherished, beads and beadwork have served an important purpose in the lives of the Rotinonshonni. While its sig...
1.Ake'nistén:ha - ________(Insert her name) Aunt, my 2. Ákhskare - Boyfriend, my 3. Akhskare'okòn:'a - Boyfriends, my 4. Rakhtsì:'a - Brother, older, my 5. Ri'kèn:'a - Brother, younger, my 6. Rakonháhwha - Brother-in-law, my (woman speaking) 7. Onkiakióha - Brother-in-law, my (man speaking) 8. Ionkonhahwhó:kon - Brother-in-laws, my (woman speaking) 9. Onkwakiohó:kon - Brother-in-laws, my(man speaking) 10. Ionkhtsi'okòn:'a - Brothers, older, my 11. Khe'ken'okòn:'a - Brothers, younger, my 12. Waka...
Niawen: kowa to our friend, Mamie David for sewing us a tote bag to safely transport our proofreading pages. We appreciate your thoughtfulness, and we miss you! Niawen, Indian Time Staff...
The Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave announces that $3000.00 was raised in our online raffle. Although no Akwesasronon won any of the great prizes, we appreciate your support of the museum. Niawen, Emily Tarbell, Board Member...
September 8, 2020. Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, together with the Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs Ontario, and Chief Jason Henry, Chief of Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation, announced the addition of lands to Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation. A federal Ministerial Order, signed on August 25, 2020, sets apart 45.992 hectares (113.629 acres) of land as an addition to reserve to Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation. The province of Ontario earlier transferred the former...
Notice of Potential COVID-19 Exposure Where: Coach’s Corner, 191 Park Ave, Massena, NY 13662 Date: August 28, 2020 Time: 5:00 PM-9:00 PM Patrons who visited Coach’s Corner at the above location during the day and time listed above have a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19. If you believe you were present at this location on August 28th between 5 pm and 9 pm, it is recommended that you be tested for COVID-19 and monitor how you feel. Please monitor your temperature twice a day for 14 days. Call your healthcare provider for further gui...
The New York State Department of Health and St. Lawrence County Public Health Department are investigating reports of potential COVID-19 exposures occurring between the dates August 25 -September 7, 2020. As part of our public health outreach, the New York State Department of Health and St. Lawrence County Public Health Department are offering COVID-19 testing following reports of exposures associated with a cluster of cases in Massena, NY. The investigation, while in its early stages, has determined that a cluster of 22 individuals has tested...
By Mahlon Smoke The tagline for an upcoming short film named "Water Moccasins" is "A legend that should have never been told," and was directed, shot, and edited by Jaiden Mitchell and written by Shelby Adams. The film tells the story of "A group of indigenous students who seek the truth behind a legend that their grandfather tells them" according to Mitchell and Adams. Adams said she was inspired by Covid-19, "I wanted to write a film that would allow us to have all the precautions in place."...
Epidemiological summary of COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported to FNIHB on September 9, 2020 at 10:35 a.m. ET for the week of August 30 to September 5, 2020. Quebec – 2 Cases Ontario – 0 Cases Saskatchewan – 0 Cases Alberta – 11 Cases British Columbia – 5 Cases Canada Wide: Newly reported cases by region and episode date 7,030 active COVID-19 cases in Canada: 133,748 diagnoses, 9,153 deaths and 117,565 recoveries (as of Sept. 8, 8 p.m. ET) Alberta - 1,692 active cases (15,093 total cases, including 247 deaths, 13,154 resolve...
Daily Statistics: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 2 Current Active Covid-19 55 Tested Positive Test Results 18,965 Diagnostic Negatives 3,410 Antibody Negatives 103 Probable Positive Cases 158 Total Cumulative Positive 156 Resolved/Recovered from Active Covid-19 195 Quarantine and Isolation Individuals Daily Statistics: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 1 Current Active Covid-19 54 Tested Positive Test Results 18,906 Diagnostic Negatives 3,410 Antibody Negatives 103 Probable Positive Cases* 157 Total Cumulative Positive 156 Resolved/Recovered from...
Monday, September 8, 2020: 4 (four) new cases of COVID-19 were reported to the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department over the weekend, and no new cases were reported today. Bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to-date to 296 (two hundred and ninety-six) 19 (nineteen) cases are active – please go to: https://www.stlawco.org/ to check out the COVID-19 Cases by Town map layouts (we will also post the maps on our Facebook page @SLCPublicHealth) 273 (two hundred and s...
International Hotel, Kanatakon, July 16, 1930. Submitted by Scott Hubert Do you have any old photos that you'd like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive in the Communications Building. Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their owner....
• On 08-30-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Jordan M. Beard 35 of Massena, NY for speed in zone 68-55 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 09-24-2020. • On 08-30-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Ethel I. Payne 43 of Lisbon, NY for speed in zone 51-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 09-24-2020. • On 08-30-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Trevor E. Avery 27 of Constable, NY for speed in zone 50-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 09-24-2020. • On 08-30-2...
SALARY LEVEL: OPSEU PSW START $20.31 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Care, Registered Nurse and Registered Practical Nurse, the Personal Support Worker is responsible for providing direct resident personal care and assisting residents in all activities of daily living in accordance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 and regulations 79/10 and all other legislation. The PSW will provide for the individual needs of the assigned residents in accordance with the residents’ health care plan which m...
Salmon River Central School District is currently accepting applications for the following position: Substitute LPNs and RNs Full job descriptions and applications can be found at www.srk12.org/employment/. Submit a completed application to: Angela Robert Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Salmon River Central School 637 County Route 1 Fort Covington, NY 12937 The Salmon River Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, political affiliation, gender, age,...
Job Title: Community Outreach Worker Job Type: 40 hrs./week at $31,200-$36,275 Reports To: Executive Director Deadline: September 11, 2020 General Position Summary: 1. To increase awareness of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sex trafficking committed against Native American women. 2. To enhance the response to violence against Native American women at the Tribal, Federal, and State levels 3. To identify and provide technical assistance to coalition membership and tribal communities to enhance access to...
